Longfellow Newsletter

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Hello Longhorn Families!

I hope this message finds you well as we welcome our new month of February! We had an amazing turn-out at our Longfellow Family Dance Night and I heard that our Orchestra students did a fantastic job at their concert as well.

We have a busy and exciting month ahead, and I wanted to share some important updates with you.

Upcoming Events:

• Talent Show: Our students are getting ready to showcase their amazing talents! See information below- there maybe still time to sign up.
• Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up: Conference scheduling will open soon on February 5th—this is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress. We will send the sign up link out to families next week. Conferences will be zoom February 26th and in-person March 6th and March 7th.
• Preschool registration: Preschool registration for next year is happening on Thursday, February 6th at City High see below for more information or call the school at 3196881135.
• Multicultural Night: We are excited to celebrate the diverse cultures in our school community! Mark your calendars for an evening of food, performances, and fun.

As always, thank you for your support and involvement in our school community. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Take care and stay well!

Principal Webb

Hello families! Last week we sent home a Multicultural Night interest form. This is a special night at Longfellow where we get to know each other and our diverse cultures. There is food, dancing, singing, language lessons, and more! If your family would like to participate, we would love to see you there! Here is an informational slideshow and the form we sent home last week. Thank you!

When: February 13th at 5:00-6:30
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HvsP8FB2-IAhfcbvhtgFsPbjPtntIL3pzwMArZUMJ3E/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B8eqbBqUul1NJRZ0sZpIIezPH6-_I9xrkdZ8T-PNPGM/edit?usp=drive_web

The Longfellow Talent Show is set for February 20th!

We are seeking Longfellow performers (students and teachers welcome!)

Any student interested in performing will be included, if a guardian has signed them up. Sign up here,

Important dates:

January 28th and 31st: "show your talent” sessions; during school hours. Think of this as a rough draft performance and an opportunity to confirm interest. Students should be signed up before these dates.

Wednesday, February 19th: Rehearsal. Directly after school 3-5:30 pm.

Thursday, February 20th: Show! 6 pm (students involved in the show will be called early at 5:15.)

Please direct any questions to fanniehungerford@gmail.com

Art Room News

It’s time for the MidWestOne Bank Art Show! This is an optional project. All entries must be submitted to Ms. Lasansky by February 14, 2025. Each year, MidWestOne Bank selects 50 featured artists, and the chosen artwork will be professionally framed through their partnership with Blick Art Materials in Downtown Iowa City.

ALL entries will be displayed at the MidwestOne Bank Downtown location, and everyone is invited to the open house on April 3, 2025.

Important Instructions:

• Projects must be mounted on a separate sheet of construction paper at home.
• The entry form must be filled out, signed, and attached to the back of your artwork. (See the entry form for full instructions.)

I am very excited to see all the entries!

Ms. Lasansky

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  We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds in all of our elementary schools, with full-day options also available.
  
  Preschool registration for the 2025-26 school year opens Feb. 6, 2025. Register on-site between 4 & 6 pm at City High, Liberty High, or West High School. Online registration is also available beginning at 4 pm on Feb. 6.
  
  Learn more at www.IowaCitySchools.org/Preschool

The purpose of the Celebration Rock is to promote school spirit at Longfellow Elementary School. Parents, caregivers, students & staff have the opportunity to “Rent the Rock” to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, thank or recognize a teacher or staff member, mark congratulatory events, etc. It is a great way to spread positive messages and increase excitement in our community! 100% of the funds raised through the Celebration Rock will be used by the school or PTA for events and for school improvement for our amazing students!

Call the office if you are interested in renting the rock! 3196881135

Follow this Payment link https://givebutter.com/4GsRpD to complete the process by paying $10 or writing a check to Longfellow PTA and dropping off at the office

Get ready to celebrate! What you need to paint a spirit rock: - 1 can of spray paint for each side - acrylic paint for the colors you need for your design - paint brushes and stencil brushes worked well - chalk to plan out the design before painting - other helpful supplies: paint stirrer, paint can opener, scissors, baby wipes for drips, paper towels-- if you want to donate extra supplies after you are done, you can leave them at the office for others.

Questions? Call Longfellow office at 3196881135

Longfellow carnival will be here before we know it! To make this fun event happen we need lots of help. Please reach out to the PTA if you are interested in being a part of a planning committee. We will be solidifying the date for our spring carnival at our next PTA meeting January 8th via zoom. Please email co-president Ali Nixon at annixon83@gmail.com or the PTA at IClongfellowpta@gmail.com if interested in helping with planning and/or join the PTA meeting for more information and to get involved.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA9AF29A2F85-53858342-carnival?fbclid=IwY2xjawHtCN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUQ5KRw0KUV9SDfRbAK-kfZ7pPQ3PrHce6w5NuTblUY8ruDhfM-YaVUgmg_aem_4ngUGx-x8IYT4oul403WSQ#/

Just drop receipts in the tub in the front entrance or send them with your student to take to the office.

Feb. 10th-13th I-Smile treatments for 2nd, 3rd and 5th-

Feb. 7th- 3rd grade field trip

Feb. 13th- Multi-Cultural Night

Feb. 19th- 1st grade to Englert

Feb. 20th- Talent Show

Feb. 26th- PT conferences- zoom

March 6- PT conferences - in person/Kindergarten registration

March 7th- No School- PT Conferences-in person/K registration

PTA Meetings:

February 5th, Zoom

March 5th, Zoom/In Person Hybrid

April 2nd, Zoom

May 7th, Zoom

June 4th, Zoom (Year End-Wrap Up, etc.)

Parents are invited to fill out the general field trip permission form for your student here:

https://forms.gle/gaWpP2gFYYKD2npbA

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool? Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

The Iowa City Districtwide Parents Organization (DPO) is an independent organization led by an executive board and composed of voting members that represent parent organizations across the district.

You are encouraged to attend DPO meetings for the following reasons:

• Connect with parents from other schools’ parent organizations
• Find out what is happening in our district directly from the school board and administration
• Learn from experts about important matters related to children and education
• Exchange ideas and gain information on local, state, and national legislative issues

Upcoming meeting dates / topics (in-person and on Zoom) 6:30-8pm:

• Wed. February 12, 2025 - Legislative update
• Wed. March 12, 2025 - Officer Mike Smithy - Safety for Students
• Wed. April 9, 2025 - Scholarship Reception
• Wed May 14, 2025 - Wrap-up & community building

Student Handbook :https://www.iowacityschools.org/students-families/student-handbooks/elementary-handbook

Longfellow Elementary School

Every student counts. Every moment matters.

ADDRESS: 1130 Seymour Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240

PHONE: 319-688-1135

FAX: 319-688-1136

Kelli Webb, Principal

Teresa Svec, Principal Secretary

Sasha Frauenholz, School Facilitator

Non-Discrimination Policy:

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000.